DianaT
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The Animal Eating Cobra Lily
Cobra Lily is one of the common names of the Darlingtonia Californica, also called the California Pitcher plant.
They are native to Northern California and Southern Oregon bogs. Bogs alone have a rather eerie atmosphere, and these plants are really spooky.
We returned to see them once again at the small Botanical Garden off of Highway 199 that begins north of Crescent city and winds it way to Grants
Pass, Oregon. Not to far past the town of Gasquet there is a sign, Botanical Gardens, and it is a VERY short walk to the bog.
The Bog
These plants have a nectar that attracts insects that get trapped in these plants. "Once an insect is lured inside, lubricating secretions and
downward-pointing hairs prevent them from escaping, and translucent ‘exits’ that aren’t actually exits at all seem to taunt them in their final
moments. Once the insect gets tired of trying to escape, it falls down into the water and drowns." Quote from 7 Carnivorous Plants This is the way they absorb nitrogen in the nitrogen starved bog.
They have such an animal like character---here they are surrounding the king and all talking.
Cobra Lily is such a perfect name.
And someone was lurking in the bog taking pictures of me!
They are so worth visiting and then further down the road to Grants Pass, you can see the dangers that can lurk when one approaches the bright light
at the end of the tunnel.
As a side note, for the first time, we took Highway 66 from Ashland to Klamath falls, and it is a BEAUTIFUL way to go---it feels like the road is just
hanging on the side of the mountain as it steeply climbs over the pass.
[Edited on 12-11-2011 by DianaT]
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Thank you for the magnificent photographs Diana and for sharing your trip through some of the most beautiful country in the Northwest. I lived in
Point Arena for a while and miss it dearly.
In my backpacking days ,I remember there was an unmistakable smell when you came upon a stand of pitcher plants.
I especially like the second photo as it captures the cephalic venation well and makes me think these could have been inspiration for the film
"alien"
I wonder if there is any type of primitive communication between them?
No comments please.
[Edited on 12-11-2011 by KaceyJ]
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Highway 66, Ashland to Klamath Falls - one of our favorite drives.
Really neat pitcher plants - ooops Cobra Lilies.
nena
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More great shots, Diana, in beautiful country. Looks like you are having a great trip!!!
I suspect that the clandestine guy taking pics. of you is JoeJustJoe gathering material for some future NOMAD expo'se of an imagined "poser fraud"
that he believes you are committing. Be prepared!?!?!? 
(darn, Sorry, I just could not resist  )
Barry
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And it's chilly in these parts right about now. Hoping for rain to warm things up and make some white stuff in the mountains.
We ran into the cobra lily and a few other exotic plants on the Illinos River trail in June. Then more Cobra Lillys along the the Swift Creek trail in
the Trinity Alps while backpacking during September. I have driven by that Botanic area many times maybe I will stop and take a look next time.
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Pitcher Plant
i found this gem at home depot early this past summer. it hangs under a patio cover in a bright spot. i was told to water with distilled water ONLY.
it has grown +/- 30% in 6 months. add a 1/2" of distilled to each "pitcher" to augment the plants natural liquid bug aphrodisiac.....
pretty cool plant. good find Diane!!!!
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Thanks, really interesting.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
i found this gem at home depot early this past summer. it hangs under a patio cover in a bright spot. i was told to water with distilled water ONLY.
it has grown +/- 30% in 6 months. add a 1/2" of distilled to each "pitcher" to augment the plants natural liquid bug aphrodisiac.....
pretty cool plant. good find Diane!!!! |
Good find Woody!
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Thanks --- glad some of you enjoyed these.
Woody, from what I have read there are few different Darlingtonias, or Pitcher Plants and the Californica is unique as it does not trap water in its
pitcher like the other ones do. Instead it pulls water up from the roots and then regulates the level.
The one you have is beautiful and it appears to be one that does trap rain water---or in your case, the distilled water you provide. I think they
are just neat plants. Take good care of it as it is special.
Barry, I will get back at you!  
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
add a 1/2" of distilled to each "pitcher" to augment the plants natural liquid bug aphrodisiac.....
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if you substitute tequilla for the water the plant won't care if it ever eats again
Bob Durrell
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So after a year and a half now my pitcher plant has bloomed! who knew? i hope that doesn't mean it's gonna croak now.....
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oh I love it ! I saw those at home depot and didnt buy thinking they would not survive. Love that it bloomed-good on you for taking such good care
of it.
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Even though Steelhead fishing is closed on the North Fork of the Smith beyond Stoney Creek, I have often hiked further up river just as a nature walk.
King Snakes, Pitcher Plants, rock formations you would swear were tons of poured concrete make it worthwhile, even with the pole left behind.
Si estás buscando la person que cambiará su vida, échale una mirada en el espejo.
Fish logo from www.usafishing.com, used w/permission.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DianaT
Cobra Lily is one of the common names of the Darlingtonia Californica, also called the California Pitcher plant.
They are native to Northern California and Southern Oregon bogs. Bogs alone have a rather eerie atmosphere, and these plants are really spooky.
We returned to see them once again at the small Botanical Garden off of Highway 199 that begins north of Crescent city and winds it way to Grants
Pass, Oregon. Not to far past the town of Gasquet there is a sign, Botanical Gardens, and it is a VERY short walk to the bog.
The Bog
These plants have a nectar that attracts insects that get trapped in these plants. "Once an insect is lured inside, lubricating secretions and
downward-pointing hairs prevent them from escaping, and translucent ‘exits’ that aren’t actually exits at all seem to taunt them in their final
moments. Once the insect gets tired of trying to escape, it falls down into the water and drowns." Quote from 7 Carnivorous Plants This is the way they absorb nitrogen in the nitrogen starved bog.
They have such an animal like character---here they are surrounding the king and all talking.
Cobra Lily is such a perfect name.
And someone was lurking in the bog taking pictures of me!
They are so worth visiting and then further down the road to Grants Pass, you can see the dangers that can lurk when one approaches the bright light
at the end of the tunnel.
As a side note, for the first time, we took Highway 66 from Ashland to Klamath falls, and it is a BEAUTIFUL way to go---it feels like the road is just
hanging on the side of the mountain as it steeply climbs over the pass.
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How to open the photographs?-thanks for the help.
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she musta deleted them or changed her account at fotobucket.
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Those pitcher plants are neat! There're plenty of down in south MS. They grow in wet, boggy places.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
she musta deleted them or changed her account at fotobucket. |
Thanks
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
she musta deleted them or changed her account at fotobucket. |
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